Senior Accountant at Ally Financial in 3 Locations

Senior Accountant

Location: Detroit, MI

Ally and Your Career
Ally Financial only succeeds when its people do - and that’s more than some cliché people put on job postings. We love this stuff! We see our people as, well, people - with interests, families, friends, dreams, and causes that are all important to them. Our focus is on the health and safety of our teammates as well as work-life balance and diversity and inclusion. From generous benefits to a variety of employee resource groups, we strive to build paths that encourage employees to stretch themselves professionally. We want to help you grow, develop, and learn new things. You’re constantly evolving, so shouldn’t your opportunities be, too?

Work Schedule: Ally designates roles as (1) fully on-site, (2) hybrid, or (3) fully remote. Hybrid roles are generally expected to be in the office a certain number of days per week as indicated by your manager. Your hiring manager will discuss this role's specific work requirements with you during the hiring process. All work requirements are subject to change at any time based on leader discretion and/or business need.




The Opportunity

The Senior Accountant position will play a critical role in the calculation of the company’s regulatory capital position in a dynamic regulatory environment and preparation of related regulatory, SEC, and other public-facing reporting. Under general supervision, the position will be primarily focused on the preparation and analysis of these reports to ensure accurate and timely filings, maintain effective internal controls over financial reporting, and assist business partners in understanding reporting requirements. The role provides the opportunity to gain exposure to business line partners and other stakeholders and develop a deep understanding of how regulatory requirements guide Ally's business decisions. The position requires an individual with relevant accounting and reporting experience who is able to leverage prior experience to develop fresh ideas and concepts. This position reports to an External Reporting Director and will interact closely with SEC Reporting and Regulatory Reporting and support internal reporting prepared for C-level executives within the organization.



The Work Itself

• Interim and quarterly calculation and analysis of Ally’s regulatory capital position, including Common Equity Tier 1 capital, additional Tier 1 capital, Tier 2 capital, and risk-weighted assets
• Responsible for preparing and analyzing reports, schedules, and other deliverables pertaining to regulatory capital such as FR Y-9C Schedule HC-R, FFIEC 031 Schedule RC-R, regulatory disclosures within Ally’s Form 10-Q and 10-K, and Basel III public disclosures; including performing analytical procedures and other internal controls to ensure reports are accurate and in compliance with required regulations
• Coordinate with the Capital Planning function of Ally’s Treasury team on regulatory capital matters and assist with their reporting related to Comprehensive Capital Analysis and Review (CCAR) as needed
• Track and analyze rulemaking activities related to regulatory capital and assist with the interpretation and application of new guidance and reporting requirements
• Assist with strategic initiatives within the regulatory capital space including adoption of new rules, advancing process automation, leveraging new capabilities within Nasdaq AxiomSL ControllerView, and driving other efficiencies and process improvements
• Support effective design/implementation and operation of internal controls to ensure completeness, accuracy, and proper presentation of regulatory reports and other reporting
• Assist business line partners in their understanding of reporting requirements and regulatory capital considerations when new requirements or business initiatives arise
• Assist SEC Reporting and Capital Planning teams to ensure consistency and accuracy of capital-related information
• Review and maintain the relevant distribution lists and policies and procedures documents for assigned schedules and processes
• Assist internal auditors, Business Line Risk, Model Risk Management, and external auditors as directed

The Qualifications We’re Looking For

• 3+ years previous work experience in Accounting or related field preferred.
• CPA (or equivalent) and/or MBA preferred.
• General technical accounting and/or functional skills for area of expertise.
• Advanced MS Excel (pivot tables, v-lookups, etc.) preferred.
• Proficient knowledge of Nasdaq AxiomSL ControllerView application preferred.
• Exhibit a strong work ethic and high degree of self-motivation.
• Sound oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to organize data, perform independent analysis, and provide explanations/conclusions to management.
• Ability to work with limited supervision while applying previous experience to execute all but the most complex tasks.
• Ability to lead small projects or contribute meaningfully to larger projects.
• Comfortable interacting with other personnel in group or support staff from other departments; may interact with other internal and external personnel (i.e., external auditors, regulators) on specific projects or more complex tasks, usually under supervision.

Minimum Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience ​
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or relevant field(s) of study or equivalent​





How We'll Have Your Back
Ally's compensation program offers market-competitive base pay and pay-for-performance incentives (bonuses) based on achieving personal and company goals. Our Total Rewards program includes industry-leading compensation and benefits plus additional incentives that are designed to meet your needs and those of your family so you can get the most out of your career and your life, including:

Time Away: Program starts at 20 paid time off days in addition to 11 paid holidays and 8 hours of volunteer time off yearly (time off days are prorated based on start date and program varies based on full or part-time status and management level).

Planning for the Future: plan for the near and long term with an industry-leading 401K retirement savings plan with matching and company contributions, student loan pay downs and 529 educational save up assistance programs, tuition reimbursement, employee stock purchase plan, and financial learning center and financial coach access.

Supporting your Health & Well-being: flexible health and insurance options including medical, dental and vision, employee, spouse and child life insurance, short- and long-term disability, pre-tax Health Savings Account with employer contributions, Healthcare FSA, critical illness, accident & hospital indemnity insurance, and a total well-being program that helps you and your family stay on track physically, socially, emotionally, and financially.

Building a Family: adoption, surrogacy and fertility assistance as well as paid parental and caregiver leave, Dependent Day Care FSA back-up child and adult/elder care days and childcare discounts.

Work-Life Integration: other benefits including Mentally Fit Employee Assistance Program, subsidized and discounted Weight Watchers® program and other employee discount programs.

Other Compensations: depending on the role for which you are considered, you may be eligible for travel allowances, relocation assistance, a signing bonus and/or equity.

To view more detailed information about Ally’s Total Rewards, please visit this link: https://www.ally.com/content/dam/pdf/corporate/ally-total-rewards-snapshot.pdf




Who We Are:
Ally Financial is a customer-centric, leading digital financial services company with passionate customer service and innovative financial solutions. We are relentlessly focused on "Doing it Right" and being a trusted financial-services provider to our consumer, commercial, and corporate customers. For more information, visit www.ally.com.

Ally is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy status, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic disposition or any other reason protected by law.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if after review of the position expectations, you believe that you may need a medical accommodation to fulfill the duties of this role, please email hrpolicy@ally.com with details of your accommodation request.




Base Pay Range

$70,000.00 - $120,000.00


An individual's position in the range is determined by the specific role, the scope and responsibilities of the role, work experience, education, certification(s), training, and additional qualifications. We review internal pay, the competitive market, and business environment prior to extending an offer.




Incentive Compensation:

This position is eligible to participate in our annual incentive plan.